ElliptiGO 8S Owner's Manual page 52

Understand and Obey the Law
In most jurisdictions, cyclists are subject to the same
traffic laws as motorists. Always stop at stop signs
and red lights and use correct hand signals.
Many jurisdictions have additional laws and
regulations that only pertain to cyclists. In particular,
observe regulations about bicycle paths, trails and
routes, use of a bicycle on a sidewalk, proper front
and rear lighting, helmets, seating, signaling,
reflectors, licenses and any special bicycle traffic
laws in your jurisdiction. As with every other
aspect of the administrative state, it is your
responsibility to know the law and obey it. Our failure
to provide you with a component or specific safety
device required by the law in your jurisdiction does
not relieve you of the requirement to install that
component or safety device on your ElliptiGO® bike.
Ride Defensively
Even though you can see other motorists, cyclists
and pedestrians, always assume that they cannot
or do not see you and take precautions
accordingly. Anticipate obstacles and dangerous
conditions by looking ahead and paying attention to
the environment around you. Always be ready to
avoid vehicles entering the bike lane, children
and animals darting into the roadway, poor
road conditions (including potholes, rocks,
sharp edges at the road shoulder, and loose
gravel), separations in the asphalt or
concrete, grates, glass and other sharp objects,
pedestrians and the unexpected opening of parked
car doors.
Ride at a controlled speed, especially when
descending hills or in adverse weather conditions.
The higher the speed, the less time you will
have to react to dangerous conditions, so
always choose a speed that is appropriate for your
environment.
Use extreme caution when overtaking other cyclists,
approaching blind intersections, and when merging
with vehicular traffic. Slow down and look both ways
whenever crossing an intersection.
Share the Road – stay to the side of the road and
avoid interfering with the progress of motorists and
faster cyclists.
Maintain a sharp focus on your surroundings.
Never wear headphones, talk on a cell phone,
or become distracted by electronic devices such as
odometers, heart rate monitors, watches, and the
like. These distractions can delay your reactions to
developing dangerous conditions and increase your
risk of suffering serious injury or death.
Avoid weaving through traffic and making
unexpected maneuvers, especially when in the
presence of cars or other cyclists.
Never hold onto another moving vehicle, including
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